English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "if i keep" Mean?
Learn what "if i keep" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Express Doubt
What should I do? If I expose a debt, I lose my father. If I keep it a secret, I lose Luca.
This means I think hiding the truth will cause me to lose the relationship.
From In Love With My Godfather's Daughter, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits that keeping a secret would cost them Luca.
Usage Scenario
Use it when describing a painful choice between honesty and losing someone. It is too specific to work well as a standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
If I keep it a secret, I lose Luca.
2
If I stay quiet, I lose him.
3
Keeping it secret means losing him.
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